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Quivr Brain-Building Contest: Unleash Your Inner Genius

LTS has the ultimate challenge for you: Build A Second Brain with Quivr, the platform that lets you create AI assistants known as “Brains.” Give us your best brain ideas to win a subscription for up to a year!

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Blackboard Assignments for First-Years (Starter Pack Edition)

It’s your first year at UIC, and your professors keep saying things like “submit to Blackboard” and “post to the discussion board.” Submit where? None of it makes sense – until now. Here’s what you need to know.

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Welcome back, UIC Students!

Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is excited to welcome students back for the new academic year! We hope you’re feeling energized and ready for a journey of knowledge, growth, and achievement.

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UIC Launches New Grammarly Initiative

UIC’s Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) has launched a new pilot program, giving every UIC student access to premium Grammarly features at no cost.

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Navigating the AI World: A Guide for Graduates

Skills in AI and machine learning are some of the most sought-after by employers. But it's not all about being good at coding. Companies are also looking for people who can think on their feet. They need you to be able to look at AI systems criticall

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Your Baby Cousin’s ENGL 160 Instructor Will Know How to Pretrain a Generative Transformer

Imagine a future curriculum influenced by generative AI that aims to equip students with the ability to leverage AI for effective communication across various genres, marking a significant shift towards embracing technological advancements in educat